Carolyn Fisher

Carolyn was born on February 16, 1943, to James Booker T. and Lula M. (Newton) Fisher in Dallas, TX. She attended J. W. Ray Elementary, B. F. Darrell (grades 4-7), and graduated from Booker T. Washington Vocational and Technical High. Carolyn furthered her education at Texas Southern University, Dallas College - El Centro (Associate Degree in Medical Assisting) and Northwood University (B.A. in Business Administration).

Personally… Carolyn was known for her love of music and singing…and yes…she could SANG!!. She was a talented member of the BTW Ambassador Choir in high school (alto) and continued to sing in various church choirs throughout her life. ADD: Her love of music expanded diverse genres such as R&B, Gospel, Classical, Jazz to Charlie Pride, and Hank Williams, Jr. Carolyn was a woman of faith and a member of Munger Avenue Baptist Church before moving her membership to Concord Baptist Church.

Professionally … Carolyn dedicated her life in leadership to serving others through her work at Children’s Medical Center Dallas, the Veterans Administration of Dallas, the Dallas Police Department, the Dallas Housing Authority, and the Tulsa Housing Authority. After her dedicated service, she retired with honor from the Internal Revenue Service.

Beyond her career and musical talents, Carolyn was an avid reader who enjoyed reading about her ancestral heritage, especially the Harlem Renaissance era. Carolyn was also creative and enjoyed crocheting, a skill she learned from her father. She lovingly made and gifted Afghans, scarves, and even pet clothes to her friends and family. Carolyn’s love for pets extended to being a pet dog mom to Princess, Amber, Chloe, and pet grandma to Duke, and most recently Mocha.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, James Booker T. Fisher and Lula M. Lowery, friend Richard ‘Bruce’ Randall, and her beloved pets. She is survived by her daughter, Debrah Sharese (Richard) North; grandson, Quenton Spencer; sister, Sharon (Fisher) Childers; friends (her BESTIES) Helen Bryant, Rosalie Bowens-Savage, Marietta Grayson, Peggy Wilson, Leatrice Westbrook, Joann Gardner, William Powell, the McBay, Chambers, Berry and Morris families. Carolyn also leaves behind cherished cousins – (her BUDs) Melvin, Al, and Samuel Bell, Dale (Richard) Weaver, John. B. Newton, Cecil (Bertha) Gayle, Faye Howard, Gwendolyn (Walter) Bennet, Raymond Newton Jr., Cliffie King, Alif Muhammed, Bruce Maxwell, S. Michael Greene, Marie Senigal, Eric Senigal, Megenia Fusilier, Rob Sonnier, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Carolyn’s wish is to be remembered with a celebration of the immortality promised to all by Christ, filled with funny stories that celebrate the goodness, generosity and blessings of her life.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.